Agricultural Enumerator - Levelland, TX (Hockley Co, Tx) and Surrounding Areas

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture•Levelland, TX

1d•$20 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is hiring a part-time Field Enumerator to collect agricultural data on behalf of the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. The role serves farmers, ranchers, agricultural businesses, and rural communities by providing reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information. Field Enumerators interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or by telephone, and sometimes travel to designated fields to perform crop counts. They maintain and submit detailed, legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked. Work is conducted from a residence with an operable telephone and no distractions, and requires maintaining a personal vehicle for travel in Hockley County and surrounding areas, including Cochran, Lamb, Hale, Bailey, Yoakum, Terry, Lynn, Gaines, and Lubbock counties. The position pays $19.52 per hour plus mileage, with promotion opportunities based on hours worked and performance ratings. The schedule is flexible and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community functions may affect work hours. The posting also describes the opportunity to work from home and in the employee's community.

Requirements

Experience multitasking in an energetic, deadline-oriented work environment.
Ability to positively represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators in all survey actions.
Ability to make crop counts in designated fields.
Ability to maintain a reliable personal vehicle.
Ability to conduct interviews in person or by telephone with farm operators and other individuals.
Knowledge of computers or iPads.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good time management in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivation, organization, a positive and friendly attitude, and ability to work as part of a team.
An operable telephone and a residence free from distractions for conducting work.
Willingness to travel in Hockley County and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

Interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or by telephone.
Travel to designated fields as needed to perform crop counts.
Maintain and deliver detailed, legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked.
Represent NASDA positively and communicate the benefits of enumerators in survey actions.